Crowds of "Yes" and "No" supporters gathered in the square on Friday evening following the announcement of the historic Scottish independence referendum result. According to news reports, the atmosphere had been friendly until police had to move in briefly to separate opposing supporters after a group of Union Jack waving "No" supporters rushed into the square. Police made fifteen arrests on the night and at the time of writing (22nd September) a further six arrests had been made with the promise of more to follow.

The BBC News web site reported "...confrontation started quickly with flares being fired and a "co-ordinated" charge from the Unionist side, who were singing Rule Britannia.

Some of the pro-Union side were carrying banners featuring Loyalist imagery."

By the time these photos were taken (around 9:30pm), everything was calm and both groups of supporters were mingling again.

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Gary's photo NS5965 : Glasgow Gallery of Modern Art shows nicely the original part of the building behind the portico - Tobacco Lord Wm Cunningham's mansion, 1778 - picture the building surrounded by gardens. Bought 1817 by Royal Bank, sold on to become Royal Exchange 1827, when bank built new premises behind. It was then extended and had the portico added. The hall at the back is splendid. The town's first telephone exchange was in the mansard, added 1880. It was taken over by the council in 1949 to house Stirling's Library. In 1996, refurbished to become GOMA. A f ew years ago the bsaement was remodelled again to house a library and cafe.